Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Chop 1 pound of smoked sausage into slices.
  2. 2Cut 1 pound of chicken tenderloins into bite-sized pieces and season with Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. 3Brown the sausage slices in olive oil in a large skillet until nicely browned; remove and set aside.
  4. 4Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through; remove and set aside.
  5. 5In the same skillet, melt 1 stick of salted butter and add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream.
  6. 6Once it starts to bubble, add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until evenly combined.
  7. 7Reduce heat, add 1 pound of penne pasta to the cream sauce and mix well.
  8. 8Add the cooked chicken and sausage to the pasta, mix well, and top with fresh parsley.
  9. 9Serve with salad and breadsticks.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound smoked sausage
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 stick salted butter
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound pasta (penne)
  • 1 handful fresh parsley

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowllarge skillet or panwhiskwooden spoon